"Captain America Movies: Viewing Order Guide"

This week marks the highly anticipated return of Captain America in his first standalone film in nearly a decade. As a cornerstone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Captain America first graced our screens during Marvel's Phase One and is now set to lead the charge in Phase 5's "Brave New World," a full 14 years later. This upcoming movie introduces a significant shift, featuring Sam Wilson (played by Anthony Mackie) as the new Captain America, succeeding Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), who passed the iconic shield to Wilson at the conclusion of "Avengers: Endgame."

For fans eager to dive into or revisit Captain America's journey through the MCU before "Brave New World," we've curated a comprehensive list of his appearances in movies and TV series, presented in chronological order.

How Many Captain America MCU Movies Are There?

**There are 8 MCU movies and one TV series** where Captain America plays a central role. If you include non-MCU made-for-TV and animated movies, the total exceeds 20. However, our focus here is strictly on the MCU timeline.

For a deeper, spoiler-laden analysis of the events leading to "Brave New World," be sure to check out IGN's **Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World**.

Captain America Movies in Chronological Order

*Note: Some descriptions may include spoilers regarding characters and plot points.*

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Captain America made his MCU debut in 2011 with "Captain America: The First Avenger," the last solo superhero film of Marvel's Phase One. This movie traces Steve Rogers' transformation from a rejected military recruit to a superhuman soldier during WWII, introducing key characters like Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and pitting Captain America against Red Skull and Hydra. It's the earliest-set film in the MCU timeline.

**Where to Stream:** Disney+

2. The Avengers (2012)

The following year, Captain America returned in "The Avengers," joining forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and the Hulk to stop Loki's invasion of Earth, as teased in the end-credits scene of "The First Avenger."

**Where to Stream:** Disney+

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

In "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," released two years after "The Avengers," Captain America and Black Widow uncover a conspiracy involving Hydra and face off against the Winter Soldier, revealed to be Steve's friend Bucky Barnes. This film also introduces Anthony Mackie's Falcon, who later becomes the new Captain America.

**Where to Stream:** Disney+ or Starz

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

Captain America reunites with the Avengers in "Age of Ultron" to combat the villain Ultron, played by James Spader. The film's mid-credits scene sets the stage for their confrontation with Thanos.

**Where to Stream:** Disney+ or Starz

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016)

"Captain America: Civil War" is the highest-grossing standalone Captain America movie, earning $1.1 billion globally. It showcases the Avengers splitting into factions led by Captain America and Iron Man, with Helmut Zemo as the overarching villain.

**Where to Stream:** Disney+

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

"Avengers: Infinity War" marks the beginning of the Avengers' battle against Thanos. Captain America is part of the ensemble cast trying to prevent Thanos from wiping out half of all life, though they ultimately fail, leading to the Blip.

**Where to Stream:** Disney+

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

"Avengers: Endgame" spans time but ends five years after "Infinity War." Captain America and the remaining Avengers work to undo the Snap, culminating in the Battle of Earth and Steve Rogers passing his shield to Sam Wilson.

**Where to Stream:** Disney+

8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series)

"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" is the first MCU project to feature Sam Wilson as Captain America. Set six months after "Endgame," the series follows Wilson and Bucky Barnes as they combat the Flag Smashers, led by Karli Morgenthau.

**Where to Stream:** Disney+

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" leads into "Captain America: Brave New World." Here's the official synopsis from Marvel:

*After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.*

Set in late 2027 or early 2028, "Brave New World" introduces Harrison Ford as President Ross/Red Hulk, a role previously played by William Hurt. For more details without fear of spoilers, check out IGN's "Brave New World" review.

**Where to Watch:** In theaters starting February 14, 2025

The Future of Captain America in the MCU

Following "Brave New World," Captain America is expected to appear next in "Avengers: Doomsday," scheduled for May 1, 2026. While reports suggest both Anthony Mackie and Chris Evans will appear, Evans has denied involvement in the film. Additionally, Captain America may feature in "Avengers: Secret Wars," set for release on May 7, 2027. Anthony Mackie has hinted at his involvement in both projects, though Marvel has only confirmed Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom for the films.